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Drink driving rules tightened to improve road safety

Drink driving rules tightened to improve road safety

Wednesday, 01 May 2013

Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond announces drink driving rules are tightened to improve road safety....

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New rules on minimum medical standards for drivers on eyesight and epilepsy

New rules on minimum medical standards for drivers on eyesight and epilepsy

Wednesday, 06 March 2013

Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond announces revised minimum driving licence standards for eyesight and epilepsy....

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Safer drivers, safer roads

Safer drivers, safer roads

Thursday, 07 February 2013

New rules announced that allow the police to take immediate action against motorists who fail roadside eye tests....

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Law on driving licence exchange tightened to improve road safety

Law on driving licence exchange tightened to improve road safety

Tuesday, 15 January 2013

New driving licence exchange rules announced by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond....

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More motorists use DVLA’s digital service on Christmas Day

More motorists use DVLA’s digital service on Christmas Day

Friday, 04 January 2013

DVLA releases figures that show nearly 8,000 motorists taxed or declared their vehicle off the road via a digital service on Christmas Day....

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DVLA warns motorists to check the Certificate of Entitlement for a personalised registration number

DVLA warns motorists to check the Certificate of Entitlement for a personalised registration number

Friday, 23 November 2012

DVLA warns motorists to check documents when purchasing a personalised registration from a private seller....

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Post Office wins contract to provide DVLA services

Post Office wins contract to provide DVLA services

Tuesday, 13 November 2012

Secretary of State for Transport announces DVLA is awarding a contract to Post Office Ltd to provide services from their post office network....

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DVLA announce plans to cut red tape by removing insurance check when taxing a vehicle

DVLA announce plans to cut red tape by removing insurance check when taxing a vehicle

Sunday, 14 October 2012

Roads Minister Stephen Hammond unveils how motorists will benefit by removal of insurance check when taxing a vehicle....

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More digital services to benefit motorists

More digital services to benefit motorists

Sunday, 30 September 2012

Roads Minister Stephen Hammond announces consultation proposing more digital services for motorists to update their vehicle record....

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DVLA services to be transformed to benefit motorists

DVLA services to be transformed to benefit motorists

Tuesday, 03 July 2012

Roads Minister Mike Penning gives the go-ahead for wide-ranging reforms to improve how DVLA works....

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DVLA announce the new 62 series of personalised registrations will be available to purchase on Tuesday 12 June 2012

DVLA announce the new 62 series of personalised registrations will be available to purchase on Tuesday 12 June 2012

Wednesday, 20 June 2012

DVLA announces forthcoming 62 series of personalised registrations will be available to buy on Tuesday 12 June 2012....

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DVLA response to the consultation on driver medical standards on eyesight and epilepsy

DVLA response to the consultation on driver medical standards on eyesight and epilepsy

Tuesday, 29 May 2012

DVLA publishes response to consultation proposals to amend the minimum medical standards for eyesight and epilepsy related to driving....

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DVLA consultation on driver fees

DVLA consultation on driver fees

Monday, 21 May 2012

DVLA issues public consultation on proposed changes to its driving licence fees....

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More than half of all motorists use DVLA’s digital service

More than half of all motorists use DVLA’s digital service

Sunday, 12 February 2012

DVLA releases figures that show over half a million motorists used its digital service to tax their vehicle or declare it off the road....

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DVLA’s online service proves a festive hit on Christmas Day

DVLA’s online service proves a festive hit on Christmas Day

Thursday, 05 January 2012

DVLA releases figures that show over 4,600 motorists taxed or declared their vehicle of the road on Christmas Day....

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Motorists to have greater choice and flexibility as the DVLA announces plans to reform its customer services

Motorists to have greater choice and flexibility as the DVLA announces plans to reform its customer services

Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Roads Minister Mike Penning announces consultation outlining proposals for millions of motorists to benefit when dealing with DVLA....

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New rules on diabetes for bus and lorry drivers

New rules on diabetes for bus and lorry drivers

Tuesday, 15 November 2011

New law introduced that allows people with insulin diabetes to drive buses and lorries....

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DVLA joins forces with Home Move Box to help motorists stay legal after they move home

DVLA joins forces with Home Move Box to help motorists stay legal after they move home

Monday, 09 May 2011

DVLA teams up with Home Move Box to remind motorists to update their driving licence and vehicle registration certificate after moving home....

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DVLA reminds motorists of new motor insurance law

DVLA reminds motorists of new motor insurance law

Monday, 14 February 2011

DVLA announces to drivers a new law means they must keep their vehicle insured unless they have notified them it is being kept off the road....

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Consultation on amendments to driver medical standards on eyesight, epilepsy and diabetes

Consultation on amendments to driver medical standards on eyesight, epilepsy and diabetes

Thursday, 03 February 2011

Road Safety Minister Mike Penning announces consultation on amendments to driver medical standards on eyesight, epilepsy and diabetes....

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1 million driving licences issued online since April

1 million driving licences issued online since April

Wednesday, 22 December 2010

DVLA reveals over 1 million drivers have used its online service between April and December....

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DVLA unveil the latest series of personalised registrations

DVLA unveil the latest series of personalised registrations

Wednesday, 01 December 2010

DVLA unveils latest series of personalised registrations on its website....

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Smooth operator from Bridgewater wins eco friendly car in DVLA prize draw

Smooth operator from Bridgewater wins eco friendly car in DVLA prize draw

Tuesday, 23 November 2010

A lucky motorist from Bridgewater has won a brand new car worth over £10,000 after renewing his vehicle tax online....

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Bristol man wins eco friendly car in DVLA prize draw

Bristol man wins eco friendly car in DVLA prize draw

Tuesday, 12 October 2010

A Bristol man has won a brand new car worth over £10,000 after renewing his vehicle tax online....

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Local woman collects keys to new car after online win

Local woman collects keys to new car after online win

Tuesday, 05 October 2010

A woman from Bures has won a brand new car worth over £10,000 after renewing her vehicle tax online....

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Airbus worker is flying high after online car win

Airbus worker is flying high after online car win

Wednesday, 25 August 2010

A Liverpool man has won a brand new car worth over £10,000 after renewing his vehicle tax online....

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Action to protect second hand car buyers

Action to protect second hand car buyers

Tuesday, 20 July 2010

Transport Minister Mike Penning announces introduction of a new, more secure, vehicle registration certificate....

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A change of heart wins Denbigh man a brand new car

A change of heart wins Denbigh man a brand new car

Sunday, 11 July 2010

A lucky driver from Denbigh has won a brand new car worth over £10,000 after renewing his vehicle tax online....

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Statement from the Chief Executive of DVLA

Statement from the Chief Executive of DVLA

Wednesday, 23 June 2010

Statement from DVLA Chief Executive Simon Tse....

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L is for ‘lucky’ learner driver

L is for ‘lucky’ learner driver

Wednesday, 09 June 2010

A learner driver from Staines has won a brand new car worth over £10,000 after renewing his vehicle tax online....

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